Some 4.17 crore people in Bangladesh are living in extreme poverty, with 6.5% of the population facing severely dire conditions, according to a latest report.
The report, titled ‘Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Poverty Amid Conflict’, wa…
The Buddhist community in Cumilla celebrated “Kothin Chibor Dan,” a religious festival on Friday.
The festival was observed at Kotbari New Shalban Buddhist Monastery and World Peace Pagoda Analayo in the morning.
Home Affairs Adviser assures Buddhi…
Religious Advisor Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain has stated that islamic scholars (Ulama) are the assets of the nation, and each scholar is like a beacon of light.
He made these comments while addressing an exchange of views meeting with teachers, studen…
Joint forces arrested four individuals early Friday in the Darussalam area of the city while they were allegedly preparing to commit a robbery.
The arrestees are Md Sajjad Hossain, 28, Md Sabuj Mia, 20, Md Kauchar, 26 and Md Osman Gani, 25.
Acting …
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detained a member of a fraud ring from Madaripur on Friday on charge of embezzling about Tk 1.5 lakh from the family members of the July-August movement martyr Sifat Ullah.
The arrestee is Md Akash Bepari,…
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Friday underscored the importance of preserving the songs of Fakir Lalon Shah, calling them essential for future generations to understand and appreciate his teachings.
Speaking at an event marking th…
A woman died, and her husband and son were injured in a lightning strike in Gazaria Upazila of Munshiganj on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Halima Begum, the wife of 70-year-old Abdul Hannan.
Eleven houses gutted in fire at…
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul broke his silence on Shakib Al Hasan, saying he finds no illogicality in the public anger against the ace star cricketer.
The allrounder was scheduled to return home on Thursday to play the first Test of the upcoming Banglade…
Bangladesh A Team made a flying start in the eight-team ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup’ 2024 beating Hong Kong National team by five wickets with 10 balls remaining in the opening match at the Al Amerat Cricket ground in Oman on Friday.
Sent …
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